How do you notice when someone is lonely?

<p>You might be surprised how many people are lonely. And it's not just who you might expect. I have clients who spend all day, every day talking to people and yet they feel disconnected and alone.</p> <p>Because of the type of work that I do, I tend to pick up on loneliness, even in casual conversations. When I've done #Happy2Listen there is an acute since of loneliness in those who choose to chat with me.</p> <p>Annette Richmond, Karen Loomis and Stewart Wiggins took some time out of their day to talk with me about how they notice loneliness and what might be done about it.</p> <p>Maybe it’s about connection.What are your thoughts on being lonely, how might you notice in others and what action might you take?</p> <p>Don't forget to like, comment and share! </p> <p>Connect with the panelists: Stewart Wiggins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-wiggins/  Annette Richmond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annetterichmond/ Karen Loomis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kloomis/     Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/</p> <p>Want a summary of the Quick Hits I post every week, plus the links to the LinkedIn pages of each of the panelist to show up in your in-box every week? Just let me know where to send it: https://drrobynodegaard.com/quick-hits-notifications/ </p> <p>#QuickHits are designed to exercise your brain by letting you listen in on an unscripted conversation to get other people's thoughts on pertinent subjects. If you would like to join a conversation or have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please message me. https://www.DrRobynOdegaard.com  </p> <p>#loneliness #alone</p>